Myra MacPherson, a veteran reporter who won’t be silenced, is gone

Myra MacPherson, a legendary political reporter at The Washington Post, has died at 91. She’s best known for her book ‘Long Time Passing,’ a scathing look at the Vietnam War’s aftermath. It’s a book that doesn’t pull punches, and that’s what made it so damn good.

A career marked by guts and determination

MacPherson didn’t just report on the Vietnam War – she wrote about its social, political, and psychological fallout. Her reporting was raw, honest, and it won’t be forgotten. She’s a reminder that good journalism isn’t about being popular; it’s about telling the truth, no matter how ugly it is.